Sign globe



Feb. 2, 1932. s. RICHMQND L84330 SIGN GLOBE Filed Aug. 25, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet l 4 y v v`m-"-\w 2 n Feb. 2, 1932. s. RICHMOND 1,843,630

SIGN GLOBE Filed Aug. 25, 1950 2 sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Feb. 2, 1932 vSAMUEL RICHMOND, OF MILFORID, OHIO, ASSIGNOR T THE EDWARDS MANUFACTUR- ING- COMPANY,I OF CINCINNATI, OHIO, A CORPORATION OF OHIO SIGN GLOBE Application led August 25, 1930. Serial No. 477,558.

This invention relates to the type of-globe which is so frequently used as a sign to be illuminated interiorly at night and yet of equal value as a sign inthe day time for display purposes.

vIn such sign globes of this general type, as

have been used, the structure has been of one orthe other of two styles. One style in common use consists of an annular sheet metal body or casing which'has opposite sides of glass rendered detachable by suitable mounting rings, clips, springs; or other devices, while the other well known construction consists of an allglass one piecefglobe upon the sides of which the advertising or display matter is painted, fused or otherwise marked. The former construction'has objectionable features which consist primarily in-theA fact that the metal band, body orcasing is subject to rusting or decay, thereby necessitating frequent lprotection by paint, as well as in the fact that in the presence. o-f the metal a large portion of the surface area of the signshuts off any illumination from the interior of the globe. This not only reduces the available surface for advertising purposes, but, at night, causes avery objectionable shadow to bel produced surrounding the sign, in this manner throwing all the'surrounding objects and pavement beneath the sign, lying within the field of the shadow, into darkness.

The latter construction is one which ren-l ders it necessary to make a'special globe in its entirety in order to provide for a change in advertising or display subject matter, thereby making an expensive replacement, as such all glass globes are materially more expensive than would be merely the replacement of the surfaces which bear the advertising subject matter, were this possible. An additional disadvantage ofthe all-glassl construction is Vthat the advertising or display matter has to be placed on the outer faces of these globes, thereby exposing it to the elements and to abrasion caused in cleaning,

it being impossible to place it on the inner faces of the sides of the Globe, because of the relatively small opening through which the work has to be done.

An object of my invention is to produce an all-glass sign globe which has theadvantage possessed by the metal casing as to changeability of its advertisement-bearing faces, and the advantage possessed by the all-glass globe as to illumination without the casting of shadows.

A further object is to produce an all-glass sign globe which has the advantage possessed by the all-metal casing construction, in that, having changeable advertisement or display bearing sides, these sides may be properly prepared by fusion of the pigments into their surfaces, thereby rendering the display matter indestructible as to abrasion, etc., or, such matter may be placed on the inner faces of the changeable clear glass sides, therebyaflfording protection tothe advertising or display matter Whether it` be painted, fused, transferred or otherwise placed thereon.

These and other objects are attained in the sign globe described in the following specifif cation and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 isa transverse sectional view of a sign globe yembodying myv invention and taken on the line 1-1 of Fig. 2. i

Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation taken on the line 2 2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of my improved globe, upon an enlarged scale,

showing a detail of my invent-ion.

Fig. l is a perspective view of a portion of a band comprising a detail of my invention.

Fig. 5 is a view in section, of a modification of my invention.

Fig. 6 is a fragmental sectional view 0f a modified` form of sign globe embodying my invention.

The construction of my improved sign globe consists of a hollow glass structure of one piece, which forms themain element, glass f frame, kor body 5 of my improved globe, removable glass sides 6 and 7, metal bands 8 and 9,.and retaining rings 10 and 11 which areheld bythe bands 8 and 9 to retain the Aglass sides 6 and 7 in position.

The body V of the globe or glass frame 'is shaped with a central portion 12 of substantially cylindrical shell-like shape which termina-tes at its edges with substantially cylindrical extensions 13 and 14 in stepped relation to portion 12. These vextensions 13 and 14 terminate at their edges with the sides 15 and 16 which are in stepped relation therewith. Portion 12 may be of any desired cross sectional shape for purposes of the design to be embodied, as may also the sides 15 and 16 which, preferably, would be most attractive in the convexed shape shown. The extensions 13 and 14 have, at intervals around their circumference, depressions, recesses er sockets 17 which lie close to the vert-ical walls 18 and 19 joining the portion 12 and extensions 13 and 14. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, these recesses preferably occupy regularly spaced relationship.

Adapted for cooperation with extensions 13 and 14 are the metal bands 3 and 9. Each of these bands is identical with the other and consists of a shape having a part 2O which lies over the extension 13 or 14 which it occupies. lThe free edge of 'each extension is provided with lugs 26 of equal number with and spaced A to occupy the recesses 17 when the band is in position. ln continuance with part 2() a vertical part 21 of each band bears, when in mounted condition, against the one of the vertical walls 22 or 23 with which it is associated, and which separate extensions 13 and 14 from their respectively connected sides 15 and 16. As an extension from part 21, each band is provided with an outwardly flared inclined part 24 which bounds the edge of the removable glass side 6 or 7 with which it is associated. Continuing from part 24l is a curved part 25 which extends beyond the outl" face of each removable glass side. Either of the retaining rings 10 or 11 are designed to occupy the interior of the curved part 25 in order to bear against and retain the cooperating removable glass side in place.

ln assembling the structure I have described above, it is but necessary to place each of the rings or bands in position by locating one or two of the lugs 26 in their mounting recesses 17, and then, by springing the band over one of the extensions 13 and 14, to force the remaining lugs to spring into the recesses, one after the other, until they are all in position, thus locking the band in position. The bands having been thus mounted, the detachable sides 6 and 7 which cooperate with them, are placed in position with their edges against the walls or parts 24 of each band, the retaining rings 10 and 11 then being located and allowed to spring into the curved or recessed annular outer parts 25 against sides 6 and 7 to retain them in place, as shown in Fig. 1.

Thus, with this construction, l have produced an all glass globe which has the unique feature of having a glass frame with changeable glass sides which may be supplied with the advertising or display matter desired and which may be changed as frequently as required without having to remove the globe from its mounted position. There is also another feature which makes my improved sign globe attractive especially when it is illuminated. This consists in the effect produced by the bands, which appear as narrow dark frames around the advertising subject matter, which is quite pleasing, with a band of light separating the bands.

ln Fig. 5 l have shown a modified form of my invention, which in some respects may be preferred to that form shown in Fig. 1. In this improved form l have so mounted a metal band 30 on each side of the body 31 of the globe, that it is fastened positively to the annular portions 32 of the body by bolts 33 passing through holes in the annular portions at intervals, as shown. Because of the punching operation employed in forming these holes while the glass is still soft or plastic, there are formed burrs 34 around each hole. These are allowed to remain because they are formed on the inside of the globe and, being hard as well as unnecessary to remove, they really perform something of a strengthening function. rTherefore, l have provided spacer collars35 around each burr so that a washer 36 may rest thereon as a bearing against which the nut 37 may be brought in tightening the bolts.

1t will be observed that the annular portion 32 of the glass frame or sign globe, is bounded on the inner edge by a bulged face portion 38 which may be termed the lens by means of which the light is diffused to the glass removable sides 39 which bear the display matter. On the outer edge, the annular portion 32 is bounded by a bulge or bead or rib 40 which serves to locate the band 30 centrally. Each band is provided with a grooved flange 41 which is of suflicient diameter at its outer edge to permit the passage of Jthe removable side 39 into position next to flange 30, as shown. The grooved flange 41 is shaped to receive a split retaining ring 42 so that it may spring outwardly and into yielding engagement with the edge of removable glass side 39, thereby locking the side 39 effectively against displacement.

Thus, in my improved form of the invention, as just described, there is but a neat narrow band of metal appearing surrounding the side 39, instead of the wide band shown in the form disclosed in Fig. 1. However, when the globe is illuminated, the flange 41 is given an attractive shading or graduation of increasing light from the edge of the side 39 for some distance toward its illuminated central part. This may be varied by varying the width of the band, notching the edge of the band, and by light-reflecting painting or plating of the band.

Tn Fig. 6 T have shown a further modification and simplification of my invention. I

- have shown all the details with the exception of but one, to be identical With those shown in Fig. 5, and for this reason I have applied to Fig. 6 all the reference numerals of Fig. With the exception of reference numerals 5 30, 41 and 42. In lieu of these reference numerals I have used others because of the changes Which I have made in the construction of the metal band 44 Which has been substituted for metal band 30 shown in Fig. 5.

10 This band 44 has been provided with an edge which has been turned over to form a lens retaining flange 43, and the band has been split so that it may be easily applied to the glass frame by snapping it around and holding it in position by the bolts 83.

Thus, in the form shown in Fig. 6, have I shown a simple and neat lens fastening device Which incorporates no retaining ring such as ring 42 of Fig. 5, thereby eliminating an element of my invention, as disclosed in Figs.

l and 5.

Having thus described my invention What I claim is:

l. A sign globe comprising an all-glass frame, a side separate from the frame, a metal band on the frame, and means on the band, detachable therefrom and mounting the side of the frame.

2. A sign globe comprising an all-glass body, a side separate from the body, a metal band on the body, and a removable retaining ring carried by the band and bearing against the side to hold it in mounted position on the band.

3. A sign globe comprising an all-glass body having a side bounded by a metal retaining surface, a detachable side to occupy a superposed position on the body side, and a metal band on the band retaining surface,

having means to mount the detachable side for removal. Y

4. A sign globe comprising an all-glass body having a side with recesses at intervals about its periphery, a side separate from the body, and means occupying the recesses, engaging the second mentioned side and mounting it detachably on the first mentioned side.

5. A sign globe comprising an all-glass body having a side With recesses at intervals about its periphery, a side separate from the body, a band upon the periphery of the first mentioned side, lugs on the band occupying the recesses, and means detachable from the band and engaging the second mentioned side to retain it detachably relatively to the first mentioned side.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature. SAMUEL RICHMOND. 

